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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility missions rather than long‑range point‑to‑point business travel. Its practical range is typically in the mid‑hundreds of nautical miles (roughly 500–650 nm depending on fit and reserves), but it can lift a comparatively large cabin load, commonly around 19 passengers in transport configurations (and more seats are possible in high‑density layouts). The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental flights. It offers the longest range of the three at about 7,500 nm and usually carries 10–19 passengers in high‑end corporate layouts (with higher‑density seating possible, depending on certification and operator choices). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑performance twin‑turboprop business aircraft, positioned between a helicopter and an ultra‑long‑range jet in speed, cost, and mission length. Its range is typically around 1,400–1,700 nm, and it generally seats about 6–9 passengers in executive configurations.

SpecAIRBUS H225Gulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 20.87
Min Crew241
Total Seats21168
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersGulfstreamPiaggio
Aircraft NameH225G700Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45475001530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats28197
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119293775
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$78,000,000$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats21168
Max Cabin Seats28197
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition3600
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Thrust (lbs)18250
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4109.947.3
Overall Height (ft)16.325.413.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)10347.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.26.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.255.8
Cabin Length (ft)56.914.9
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19535.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5